Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 small yellow onion, very finely minced
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk and allow to soak for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and cook onion until soft, approximately 4 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. Combine beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, allspice and nutmeg.
4. Mix gently just until combined.
5. Form into approximately 1 1/4-inch meatballs.
6. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Brown meatballs in batches, turning to brown multiple sides.
8. Transfer to a plate.
9. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet.
10. Add flour and whisk approximately 1 minute.
11. Slowly whisk in beef broth.
12. Add cream, Dijon and Worcestershire.
13. Bring to a gentle simmer.
14. Return meatballs to the skillet.
15. Cover partially and simmer approximately 8-10 minutes until meatballs reach 160F and gravy has thickened.
16. Taste and adjust seasoning.
17. Finish with parsley.

Nutrition

Chef's Notes

Mix the meatball mixture gently. Overmixing makes the meatballs tough. Allspice and nutmeg give Swedish meatballs their signature warm flavor.

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